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What is a Polaris Slingshot? > Frequently Asked Questions> What is a Polaris Slingshot?

What is a Polaris Slingshot?
It has a 2.4L GM ECOTEC engine that will throw 173HP at you while weighing in at less than 1800 pounds with a 5” ground clearance and 105” wheelbase you’ll feel like you’re asphalt surfing in a go-cart when you fly through the curves!

Is it a car, a motorcycle, autocycle or something else? > Frequently Asked Questions> What is a Polaris Slingshot?

Is it a car, a motorcycle, autocycle or something else?
Technically, it is a reverse trike (tricycle) built by Polaris – it’snot a car and does not have airbags – it handles different than a car,especially in the rain. In reality is anattention demanding three-wheeler that has tons of power, waterproof seats,three-point belts, forged aluminum roll hoops, a steering wheel, and afive-speed manual transmission.

For licensing purposes, it depends on what state you’re in – you can CLICK HERE to determine the license requirements for your state.

What should I know before I purchase a Slingshot? > Frequently Asked Questions> What is a Polaris Slingshot?

What should I know before I purchase a Slingshot?
Like any other vehicle you’ll want to test drive and do all of your homework. And just like any other vehicle on the market it has some things that are great just the way they come from the dealer – and others things have caused issues that, depending on your personal preferences, you may want to modify.

What is so great about having a Slingshot? > Frequently Asked Questions> What is a Polaris Slingshot?

What is so great about having a Slingshot?
There are an incredible amount of after-market parts and accessories for everything from power to appearance that are available for the Slingshot which makes it easily customizable allowing you to make this vehicle your own.

We have the premier vendors in aftermarket accessories here in our forums as well ... yup we do - come on in, it's a great day to own a Slingshot!

Where can I find more information about the Polaris Slingshot? > Frequently Asked Questions> What is a Polaris Slingshot?

Where can I find more information about the Polaris Slingshot?
Right here at SLINGSHOTINFO.com of course. Have a look around, become a member, ask any questions you may have.

We’ve got members that range from just starting out to folks that have been enjoying the Slingshot experience since it rolled off the truck at the dealer. Members that like the stock just the way it is and members who have added turbo chargers, performance exhaust and suspension systems, to some of the best looking bling your eyes will ever see and everything in-between. No matter where you are at in your Slingshot experience, you’ll find enthusiastic, knowledgeable, fun and darn friendly members here to help you enjoy your Slingshot as much as they do.

Oh, and did we mention that we have the premier vendors in aftermarket accessories here in our forums as well ... yup we do - come on in, it's a great day to own a Slingshot